South Korea is considering sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz following a call from US President Donald Trump for allied nations to help ensure security in the region, according to a report by Middle East Eye. A South Korean presidential official told AFP that Seoul is closely monitoring Trump’s social media statements and will carefully review the matter in consultation with the United States.

The official added that South Korea is comprehensively reviewing various possible measures to secure the safety of energy transport routes. Trump said on Saturday that many countries would send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and safe, expressing hope that China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom would join the effort.

Meanwhile, a senior Japanese official stated on Sunday that Tokyo remains highly cautious about taking such steps, indicating differing levels of readiness among US allies regarding participation in the proposed maritime security initiative.